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Press Release | Sep 25, 2024 7:18 am
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OXFORD — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will open two Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Connecticut on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Monroe Police Department in Monroe and the Oxford Town Hall in Oxford. SBA is opening the centers to assist Connecticut businesses with losses due to severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred on Aug. 18 – 19.
The disaster declaration covers Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs): Hartford, Middlesex in Connecticut; Berkshire and Hampden in Massachusetts; and Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester in New York.
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Press Release | Sep 25, 2024 7:08 am
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An image from "Zombie Prom," posted to the Center Stage Theatre Facebook page.
Center Stage Theatre in Shelton has a slate of spooky fun planned for late October and early November in celebration of everyone’s favorite holiday!
This includes:
“The Addams Family: YOUNGER@PART” from October 25 – 27, a 30-minute, professionally-staged production, featuring actors in grades 2 – 4 that is the perfect introduction to theatre for young Halloween fans.
Celebrate the wackiness in every family with this best-selling Broadway musical adapted for middle school-age performers! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. She confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
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Press Release | Sep 25, 2024 6:57 am
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SHELTON — Valley United Way is pleased to announce the kickoff of its 2024/2025 Annual Campaign, set to take place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the White Hills Distillery in Shelton, Connecticut. This event, which is free and open to the public, aims to bring together community members, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations in support of the Valley’s most pressing needs.
This year’s campaign kickoff will feature Marcy Rende, a leader and distinguished Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and Director at Hope Counseling & Behavioral Center. Marcy, who holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University, will share her insights on the profound impact that Valley United Way has had on her organization and the broader community. Her perspective underscores the vital role that local contributions play in sustaining essential services that uplift families and individuals throughout the Valley.
The event will be held at White Hills Distillery, located at 278 Leavenworth Road, Route 110, Building B, in Shelton.
Guests will enjoy a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres as they network with fellow supporters of Valley United Way’s continuing work of Leading & Lifting the Valley. The distillery provides a relaxed yet elegant backdrop for an evening dedicated to community engagement and philanthropy.
As Valley United Way embarks on another campaign season, the organization invites everyone to participate in this kickoff event. The goal for the 2024/2025 campaign is not only to raise funds but also to strengthen partnerships with local businesses and organizations that are committed to making a difference. These collaborations are crucial in ensuring that Valley United Way can continue to provide support to programs that address critical issues such as food insecurity, education, health, and financial stability.
OXFORD – Ansonia Seymour Oxford Rotary Club will welcome Dorothy Aiksnoras, retired United Airlines pilot, resident of Oxford, to highlight stories of her prestigious career.
Join us Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 5:00 p.m. at Rose’s Family Restaurant, 143 Oxford Rd (Route 67), (Note new location) Oxford, CT.
Gov. Ned Lamont at a press conference in Oxford on Aug. 19.
HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont’s office announced Friday (Sept. 20) that President Joe Biden approved Connecticut’s request to issue a “major disaster declaration” for the towns that suffered damage during the Aug. 18 rainstorm and flooding that claimed the lives of three people.
The declaration makes it possible for property owners in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties to apply for assistance such as grants for temporary housing and home repairs, along with low-cost loans to cover uninsured losses.
“This historic weather event caused significant damage to homes and businesses in western Connecticut, and the approval of this major disaster declaration means that individuals will be able to access federal funding to support their recovery efforts, particularly when it comes to the rebuilding of uninsured infrastructure,” Gov. Lamont said in a prepared statement.
Officials will also be opening “disaster recovery and business recovery centers” that will provide in-person support to help people apply for assistance. The locations and hours will be announced at a later date.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Sep 19, 2024 6:19 am
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State Department of Transportation Chief Inspector Kayla Krijgsman overseeing construction work Wednesday (Sept. 18) at the intersection section of Route 34 and Loughlin Road in Oxford.
OXFORD – Officials from the state Department of Transportation (DOT) said they plan to have Route 34 near the Stevenson Dam open again with a $1.2 million temporary bridge by Oct. 31.
The road has been closed in both directions at Loughlin Road since Aug. 18 when flood waters took out the bridge that passed over the Eightmile Brook next to the Housatonic River.
The flood waters rushing down a hill toward the Housatonic took out the 100-year-old bridge, which was supported by a large concrete arch, along with a swath of forest next to Roosevelt Drive. The bottom half of Loughlin Road also got washed away.
The video below from DroningAroundCT shows how the road and bridge looked between August and September:
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Press Release | Sep 17, 2024 5:16 am
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OXFORD — Please support the Cub Scouts annual mum sale! This is one of two fundraisers the group does, and there are concerns the plant sale won’t do as well as past years because of the traffic headaches caused by damaged roads from the flood of Aug. 18. So make it a point to read the flyer and support the pack!
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Press Release | Sep 16, 2024 10:17 am
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ROCKYHILL— When someone is in crisis, or worried about someone in crisis, 988 is the first stop. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, local help is available by phone, and since February of this year, by chat and text.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched 988 nationwide on July 16, 2022, as a new, easy-to-remember Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
United Way of Connecticut 211 has provided the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline service (now the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) for more than 40 years, in close partnership with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
Flooding in Seymour at River Street and Route 67 on Aug. 18, 2024.
HARTFORD – In light of the historic flooding that recently devastated parts of New Haven, Fairfield, and Litchfield Counties, the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID), Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) are urging all Connecticut residents to consider purchasing flood insurance as a critical measure to protect their homes and businesses.
Why Flood Insurance Is Essential
If it rains, it can flood. 25% of all flood losses in the U.S. occur outside FEMA-designated flood zones — in more places than we commonly imagine — and just an inch of water can cause more than $25,000 in damages to your home.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance covers up to $250,000 for structural damage to homes and up to $100,000 for personal belongings with an additional premium. Commercial business owners can also purchase coverage, with up to $500,000 available for non-residential buildings.
The average NFIP flood insurance premium ranges from $800 to $1,200 per year, depending on risk level, coverage amount, and deductible choices. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.
ANSONIA – The following press release was sent by BHcare:
In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, BHcare’s Alliance Prevention and Wellness is proud to announce a series of initiatives aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental health and wellness within our community. Taking place in September, Suicide Prevention Week offers a critical opportunity for individuals and organizations to engage in meaningful conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.
